A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of the prostate may also be called a prostate sonogram or endorectal ultrasound. A doctor usually performs a TRUS to help diagnose prostate cancer or detect prostate ...

Combining MRI-guided biopsy of the prostate with conventional ultrasound-guided 12-core prostate biopsy was superior to either technique alone at ruling out more aggressive cancers, and beat ...

One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Surgery to treat the disease can lead to unwelcome side effects. A minimally invasive alternative that avoids surgery is now available ...

Urologic cancer surgeon Dr. Behfar Ehdaie said the new treatment approach "is safe and effective to treat specific areas and greatly reduce the burden on patients.” For people with prostate cancer ...

RICHMOND, Va. — A groundbreaking treatment for prostate cancer now available in Virginia aims to improve patient outcomes while minimizing side effects associated with traditional surgeries and ...

Researchers from Rice University and Vanderbilt University have made significant advancements in the fight against prostate cancer. They have shown that combining a small-molecule therapy called tumor ...

The 'game-changing' technology proved just as effective as MRI at diagnosing the disease but was cheaper and easier to use, researchers said. It could allow doctors to provide a 'one-stop shop' where ...

An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research. Researchers at Imperial College London, University College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS ...

It’s the second most common type of cancer among men and affects 1 in every 8 men in the United States. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Cancer Society says this type of ...

An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research. An ultrasound scan can be used to detect cases of prostate cancer, according to new research. Researchers ...

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) - a technology used to treat localized prostate cancer - has shown adequate control of prostate cancer while avoiding major side effects of surgery or ...